Jamie Shaul

Shaul is not hugely off the pace, it’s just that he has not hit the dizzy heights of the last couple of years. One area where Shaul stars is scooting from dummy-half and making important metres on the back of big carries from the forwards.

He has still made the metres and managed a fair amount of tackle busts but clean breaks is what he usually thrives on.

Hull FC full-back Jamie Shaul. (Image: SWpix)

The 25-year-old made a team-leading 24 clean breaks last season but this year he only has two. Shaul must regain his form for Hull FC to hit the heights of the last couple of years this season.

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Mark Minichiello

Hull’s star back rower has been quiet so far this season. The effort is there but the production is not the same from the Australian.

Inconsistency has plagued his start to the campaign but today is an important match for him to get back to his best. KR are particularly weak defensively and are well known for falling off tackles and allowing the opposition to offload at will.

Mark Minichiello is one of Hull FC's top offloaders this season. (Image: SWpix)

That is one of Minichiello’s strengths and something he must provide this afternoon. Hull need to play with some freedom in attack and Minichiello is key to that.

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Danny Houghton

Talk about timing, Danny Houghton’s return to the line-up couldn’t be better for FC. Danny Washbrook has done an admirable job in Houghton’s place but the play of the ball has been quite messy at times, something which Hull’s captain will clean up and quicken up.

Hull FC's Danny Houghton left the field early against Wigan Warriors in Wollongong

It’s an exciting time for Hull as they get their spine fully together for hopefully an entire game for only the second time this season. The last two seasons tell you what happens when FC have their spine fully fit and flying.